Operations Manager
hace 12 días
Wembley
This role oversees end-to-end site operations for a fast-paced international food manufacturer in Wembley, driving performance across production, planning, and logistics. The Operations Manager will lead teams, deliver continuous improvement, and ensure all quality, safety, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.\n\nClient Details\n\nOur client is a well-established and rapidly growing international food business with a strong presence across UK and European retail and foodservice channels. Known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they operate a fast-paced production environment supplying a diverse product portfolio to major customers.\n\nDescription\n\nThe Operations Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the site, ensuring that production, warehousing, and supply chain activities run efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in developing people, strengthening processes, and supporting the organisation through its next stage of growth.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nLeading day-to-day operations across production, planning, and logistics to meet business targets.\nImplementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimise output, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.\nEnsuring all activities fully comply with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.\nManaging and coaching a diverse operational team, building strong capability at all levels.\nCollaborating closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, including capacity expansion and process upgrades.\nMonitoring KPIs, analysing performance trends, and driving corrective actions where needed.\nBuilding a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.Profile\n\nThe ideal Operations Manager candidate will have:\n\nSignificant experience in a leadership role within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similarly fast-paced environment.\nStrong understanding of production processes, planning, and supply chain dynamics.\nA proven track record of delivering operational improvements and embedding CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.\nA hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic growth environment.\nIntermediate excel knowledge - Understandings of V-lookups, IF statements etc.Job Offer\n\nAn exciting opportunity to join a thriving international business with strong growth ambitions. Competitive salary and benefits package, coupled with the chance to make a significant impact on site performance and future success.\n\nLogistics Distribution and Supply Chain